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Is the birth control pill safe to take in your middle forties if I don't smoke?


Is the birth control pill safe to take in your middle forties if I don't smoke?

Yes it is. According to Planned Parenthood, "women your age and older often choose the pill for its contraceptive and non-contraceptive benefits. Not only can the pill help prevent a surprise unintended pregnancy later in life, it can also help regulate menstruation during perimenopause, help reduce symptoms of PMS or certain symptoms of perimenopause, and help protect against ovarian and endometrial cancer." Source(s): http://www.plannedparenthood.org/sexual-...
It's a plus that you don't smoke. Due to your slightly older age, your chance of developing serious side effects (stroke, clots, heart attack) are higher than those of younger women. Safe? Not totally. Depends on other factors. Talk to your doctor.
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